Occurrence of mecA in nonstaphylococcal pathogens in surface waters.
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SUBMITTER: Kassem II
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2576628 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Nov
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Occurrence of mecA in nonstaphylococcal pathogens in surface waters.
Kassem Issmat I II Esseili Malak A MA Sigler Von V
Journal of clinical microbiology 20080924 11
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